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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Premada (प्रेमद) refers to “one who bestows affection” and is used to describe Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.1 (“The dalliance of Śiva”).—Accordingly, [commencement of chapter]: “I salute Śiva who is satisfied with salutation, who loves great devotion, who bestows affection (premada), who makes others too perfect and complete and who is the abode of all fortune and achievements. I salute Śiva who is eulogised by Viṣṇu and Brahmā, who urged by His sympathy assumes visible forms, who bestows truth, who loves truth, whose assets are the threefold truths and who is identical with truth”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (p)

Premada (प्रेमद) refers to “that which bestows wellness” [?], according to the Saṅkarṣaṇa Samhitā (verse 8.5-8).—Accordingly, the Garuḍamantra clears all the doubts of the person who chants it and protects him irrespective of his desire. It always bestows peace, prosperity and wellness (premada) on its aspirant voluntarily just like a mother [māturiva sa nirhetuḥ premadātā hi mantriṇaḥ], and showers strength like a father. It gives joy like one’s own spouse and showers knowledge even as a preceptor would do to a student. To put it succintly, the Garuḍamantra is on par with lord Hari himself in bestowing on his devotees, the best of everything desired by them, simultaneously assuring them of constant protection in this and the other world

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Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.

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Partial matches: Da, Prema, Ta.

Starts with: Premadasa.

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